Upcoming Baseball All-Star and Travel Tryouts – Important Information for Families
Dear Baseball Families,
I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to announce that the upcoming SPRING & SUMMER TRAVEL baseball tryouts for the OGRCC Travel Baseball Program are scheduled for November 16 & 17 at Bobby Valentine Baseball Academy, 4 Largo Drive, Stamford. Whether you are returning for another season or new to our program, we are looking forward to seeing all the talent and passion that the players bring to the field. Registration is OPEN – Click here.
Tryout Information: Date: November 16 & 17. Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm. Location: Bobby Valentine’s Baseball Academy
Age Group: 12U – 10:00am – 11:20am – 11/16
Age Group: 11U – 11:30am – 12:50pm – 11/16
Age Group: 10U – 1:00pm – 2:20pm – 11/16
Age Group: 9U – 10:00am – 11:20am – 11/17
Age Group: 8U – 11:30am – 12:50pm – 11/17
Age Group: All Age-Make up time 1pm – 2pm – 11/17 (Please notify office if you need to attend the make up session).
Note: The age cutoff is April 30.
Get ready for tryouts with special training through our partner. Please contact Melvin Perez to register – melvin@citiusbaseball.com. 
What to Bring:
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- Appropriate baseball attire (turf shoes, glove, hat, athletic protector, helmet, etc. NO CLEATS)
- Bat (if applicable)
- Water bottle (hydration is essential)
- Any necessary medical items (inhalers, etc.)
Arrival: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time to allow for check-in and warm-ups. Upon arrival, families will be directed to the check-in area where players will receive their tryout information.
Health and Safety Protocols:
We are committed to ensuring the health and safety of our players, coaches, and families. Please make sure that:
- Players are feeling well and free from any illness symptoms.
- Hand sanitizer and other hygiene products will be available on-site.
Tryout Format: Players will be evaluated based on various drills that assess key skills, including:
- Hitting
- Fielding
- Throwing
- Pitching (if applicable)
- Running speed
- Baseball mindset/awareness
- Body movement/appropriate baseball movements
- Ability to bounce back from making a mistake
What is this Tryout for? This tryout marks the beginning of assembling our town’s top travel-eligible baseball players to form two travel teams per age group. Both teams will engage in a rigorous training process, starting with winter workouts run by professional coaches Johnny Montanez, Chuck Guitierrez, Christian Paulino and Kyle Wirtz. The travel season includes spring practices, spring games, and summer travel tournaments. This program is designed for players who prioritize baseball and are committed to playing at a very competitive level.
The top 24 players will secure spots on one of the two travel teams in their age group (Blue/Red). If a player from this group progresses over the winter training and/or spring season, coaches will decide if adjustments should be made to the A-team roster. If your child is unable to attend the tryout, please inform us to arrange an alternate workout.
The goal of this tryout is to identify players dedicated to excelling in baseball and ready to prioritize the sport at a high level.
Our coaching staff will complete the team selections by 12/8/24. You will be notified by email. A lot of time and effort will be placed on making these decisions so we ask that you take 72 hours after receiving your email before reaching out to Johnny Montanez or the OGRCC. Thank you for understanding.
12U will head to Cooperstown, NY; Aberdeen, MD; compete in the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League, and compete against other towns’ travel teams in preparation for the district tournament/pool play.
11U will head to Aberdeen, MD; compete in the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League, and compete against other towns’ travel teams in preparation for the district tournament/pool play.
10U will compete in a Memorial Day Tournament, the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League, and compete against other towns’ travel teams in preparation for the district tournament/pool play.
9U will compete in a Memorial Day Tournament, the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League, and compete against other towns’ travel teams in preparation for the district tournament/pool play.
8U will compete in a Memorial Day Tournament, the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League, and compete against other towns’ travel teams in preparation for the district tournament/pool play. (The higher team will be kid pitch and lower team will enter machine pitch)
Coaching update for 2025 Travel Baseball Season:
This upcoming season will have a mix of both hired baseball coaches and volunteer parent coaches. ALL coaches will be experienced in baseball and carry the mission of the OGRCC. They will know the nuances of the game to be able to progress their players throughout the season. Each coach will be vetted and hired by Johnny Montanez and Kyle Wirtz.
Important!!
- Greenwich baseball enthusiasts not interested in playing travel baseball next year are eligible to participate in the In-Town Cal Ripken. In-Town Cal Ripken registration will begin on Dec.15 and tryouts will take place on January 25 & 26. Registration for Cal Ripken is required in order to attend the tryouts. This will be a separate tryout and placement. Registration will close as soon as teams are complete.
- Travel baseball players must participate in the regular In-Town Cal Ripken baseball program during the spring of 2025. Players who tried out in November will not be required to try out again, HOWEVER, these players must register for In-Town Baseball so that they are placed on teams.
Winter Workouts Dates and Times
Sunday Dates: Jan. 5, 12, 26 Feb. 2, 9, 23 Mar. 2
Sunday – Times
10U (5/1/2014 – 4/30/2015) – 3pm – 4:15pm
11U (5/1/2013 – 4/30/2014) – 4:15pm – 5:30pm
12U (5/1/2012 – 4/30/2013) – 5:30pm – 6:45pm
Location: Bobby Valentine’s Sports Academy: 4 Largo Drive, Stamford, CT 06907
Monday Dates: Jan. 6, 17, 27 Feb. 3, 10, 24 Mar. 3
Monday – Times
8U – (5/1/2016 – 4/30/2017) – 5:30pm – 6:45pm
9U – (5/1/2015 – 4/30/2016) – 6:45pm – 8:00pm
Location: Greenwich YWCA: 259 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Contact Information:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the tryouts, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact me at johnny@myogrcc.org or 646-522-6977 for any assistance.
We look forward to seeing your child on the field and appreciate your continued support for the OGRCC Family. Let’s work together to make this season a memorable one for everyone involved!
Warm regards,
Johnny Montanez
Director of Baseball Operations,OGRCC BASEBALL
johnny@myogrcc.org
(646) 522 – 6977